PRIMARY STUDY

Evaluating the impact of cannabinoids on sleep health and pain in patients with chronic neuropathic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Key Findings:  Cannabinoids show promise as an effective treatment for chronic neuropathic pain, measured by significant improvements in sleep, pain scores, and patients' global impression of change (PGIC) in this meta-analysis and systematic review.

Type of Study:  Clinical Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  8

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Canada

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified




Citation:  McParland AL, et al. Evaluating the impact of cannabinoids on sleep health and pain in patients with chronic neuropathic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2023; 48:180-190. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103431

Authors:  McParland AL, Bhatia A, Matelski J, Tian C, Diep C, Clarke H, Kapustin D, Triveda A, Brull R, Singh M